Previously, I've posted about the environmental importance of phasing out the use of
regular incandescent light bulbs and moving to more energy efficient
CFL light bulbs. But, as progress marches on, so does the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the
LED light bulb.
Initially, an
LED (light emitting diode) light, was most commonly a little red light that emitted from different products. It was often the illumination of time, but as time also marches on, so does the LED light bulb.
Now that technology has figured out how to 'cluster' the LED's to improve the quality of the focused light beam, they are becoming more advanced and not so cost-prohibitive. To compare the cost of the incandescent bulb, CFL light bulb and the LED light bulb, the folks over at
Eartheasy.com have posted a great
comparison chart.
Anyone can start the transition from regular incandescent light or CFL lighting, over to the LED light bulb, in small steps. One way to start and get paid for doing it, is to recycle your old Christmas light strings at
Home Depot and receive a coupon towards Christmas LED light bulbs. Phillips is also offering a
rebate through December 31, 2009, for the purchase of LED light bulbs, as well as CFL light bulbs.
Check out the
comparison chart at
Eartheasy.com for excellent information on the value of CFL light bulbs vs LED light bulbs. Even at a slightly higher cost up front, LED light bulbs overall, appear to be the long-term winner.